Archives International Auctions Auction 73 January 18, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 73 57 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 309 309 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Trio, April 3rd, 1772 Pennsylvania, April 3rd, 1772. Lot of 3 Issued banknotes: 18 Pence, P-S2537, S/N 25104; 2 Shillings, P-S2538, S/N 23571; and 2 Shillings and 6 Pence, P-S2539, S/N 5197. All have black text with black borders, and are in Fine to Choice VF condition with some toning and signs of wear such as small pinholes and splitting. Signatures includes Samuel Howell Jr. and Thomas Fisher, among others. All three are printed by Hall and Sellers, a Philadelphia printing company originally established by Benjamin Franklin. In 1743 Franklin hired David Hall (1714-77), a Scottish journeyman printer, and in 1748 made the latter a partner. The firm printed the Pennsylvania Gazette, Franklin’s newspaper. In 1766 Franklin sold his share in the business to Hall, and later that same year Hall brought in the journeyman printer William Sellers as his new partner, establishing Hall & Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. (3) ������� Est. $375-750 310 310 Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Trio, April 3rd, 1772 Signed by James Pemberton Pennsylvania, April 3rd, 1772. Lot of 3 Issued banknotes, all are 18 Pence, P-S2537, S/Ns are 25242, VG-Fine; 25187, Fine to Choice Fine; and 4930, Good, split into 2 pieces. Black text with arms of the Penn family, printed by Hall and Sellers. Various signatures includes James Pemberton, Samuel Hudson, and Samuel Howell Jr. James Pemberton (1723–1809) was born in Philadelphia and was a Quaker politician and abolitionist. In 1777, Pemberton was exiled from Pennsylvania to Virginia as a pacifist during the Revolution. He later became President of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. Samuel Hudson was the son of William Hudson, who served as the mayor of Philadelphia from 1725 to 1726. Hall and Sellers was a Philadelphia printing company originally established by Benjamin Franklin. In 1743 Franklin hired David Hall (1714-77), a Scottish journeyman printer, and in 1748 made the latter a partner. The firm printed the Pennsylvania Gazette, Franklin’s newspaper. In 1766 Franklin sold his share in the business to Hall, and later that same year Hall brought in the journeyman printer William Sellers as his new partner, establishing Hall & Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. (3) ���������������������������������� Est. $300-500 311 311 PennsylvaniaColonial Currency Pair, October 1st, 1773. Pennsylvania, 1773. October 1st, 1773. Lot of 2 Issued banknotes: 15 Shillings, P-S2540F, S/N 11034; and 20 Shillings, P-S2540G, S/N 10033. Both have red and black text and are in VF condition for their age. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Various signatures include Abraham Usher, Charles Meredith, and John Field, among others. Hall and Sellers was a Philadelphia printing company originally established by Benjamin Franklin. In 1743 Franklin hired David Hall (1714-77), a Scottish journeyman printer, and in 1748 made the latter a partner. The firm printed the Pennsylvania Gazette, Franklin’s newspaper. In 1766 Franklin sold his share in the business to Hall, and later that same year Hall brought in the journeyman printer William Sellers as his new partner, establishing Hall & Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. (2) ������� Est. $250-450 312 312 PennsylvaniaColonial CurrencyQuartet, October 1st, 1773; 3rd of December 1775 & April 25th, 1776 Pennsylvania. Lot of 4 Issued banknotes: 1773, 18 Pence, P-S2540A (2), with black and red text, arms of the Penn family at center, Good condition with signs of wear, including damaged margins; 1776, 2 Shillings, P-S2567, with black text, Crowned supported British arms, Good condition with large split at center, toning, and damage to margins; and 1776, 30 Shillings, P-S2571, with black text, Crowned supported British arms, Good condition and entirely split in two at center. All are printed by Hall and Sellers. Various signatures includes James Hartley, Joseph Mifflin, and Samuel Morris. Samuel Morris ( June 24, 1734 - July 7, 1812) was an American soldier in the American Revolutionary War. He is the patriarch of one of Philadelphia’s most prominent families. Hall and Sellers was a Philadelphia printing company originally established by Benjamin Franklin. In 1743 Franklin hired David Hall (1714-77), a Scottish journeyman printer, and in 1748 made the latter a partner. The firm printed the Pennsylvania Gazette, Franklin’s newspaper. In 1766 Franklin sold his share in the business to Hall, and later that same year Hall brought in the journeyman printer William Sellers as his new partner, establishing Hall & Sellers. The firm carried government contracts, including printing paper money. ���������������������������������������� Est. $280-450